A group of Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) students have narrowly missed out on claiming the top prize in a competition recognising third level campuses that go the extra mile to promote sustainable travel. Limerick Smarter Travel hosted the National Transport Authority’s prize giving event for Limerick entrants to the Student Cycling Challenge on […]

Foodcourt Catering Limerick, a leading supplier of catering services to colleges and universities, has received top marks from students at Limerick College of Further Education in Mungret Street. They are delighted with a unique competition the company is running just for them.Transformers: The Last Knight film They are giving away a top of the range […]

Mary Immaculate College students are ready to take to the streets to fight plans to cut the student maintenance grant, according to student union president Johanna O’Brien. Ms O’Brien made the comments following reports that the government is to cut the grant, currently paid to approximately 100,000 students nationwide, in the October budget. The grant […]

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Writing Workshops at Plassey House, UL CampusSaturday 3rd August 2013 10.00am to 4.00pmAs part of The Limerick Gathering Tailteann Nua Festival a series of creative writing workshops will be hosted by The Limerick Writers' Centre to coincide with the Bring Your Limericks to Limerick … [Read More...]

A community-based homecare provider, which has its head office in Hospital, Co. Limerick, has received the Q Mark for Quality Management Systems and has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2013 Q Mark Awards for Quality Management Systems.
Formerly known as RCCN Caring Ltd., CareBright has … [Read More...]

The death has occurred of Geraldine Browne (née O'Donovan), Athlunkard Street and formerly of Sean Heuston Place, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.Beloved wife of Noel and much loved mother of Deirdre, Sharron & Catherine. Deeply regretted by her loving family, … [Read More...]

ONE Friday night out, a perilous situation, and five choices to be made.That’s the premise behind a production by Sunday’s Child Theatre Company, called The Friday Night Effect, which is coming to the Belltable next week.The interactive play, by Clare native Eva O’Connor and Hildegarde Ryan, follows … [Read More...]

DESPITE objections from four residents associations, Limerick City Council has given the go-ahead to plans to hold concerts in the Gaelic Grounds. The GAA has received conditional planning permission to hold concerts, which could see crowds of up to 49,000 people in Pairc na nGael.The proposals … [Read More...]

Fáilte Ireland has announced The Burren Food Trail as the Irish winner of this year’s European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) award.The prestigious EU-wide competition is designed to encourage and promote a more sustainable form of tourism development and The Burren Food Trail was one of four … [Read More...]